What is something you do to show self compassion as you navigate blood cancer?We go through so much as we journey through blood cancer. Quite often the worry, the treatments, the watching and waiting can take us away from being compassionate toward ourselves...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedConnect, Support, and Share Experiences with fellow MDS WarriorsLiving with Myelodysplastic Syndromes can be challenging, but you're not alone on this journey. We're here to listen and support each other through the ups and downs of living with...Reactions0reactionsComments42 repliesTips & AdviceCopingMDS
What coping strategies have been most effective for you in managing life with blood cancer?Questions to help get the conversation started: "How do you maintain a positive outlook during challenging moments in your blood cancer journey?" "Have you found any specific activities or hobbies...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Ducks In A RowIs it possible to thoroughly think through the do's and must's in gathering your personal business with cancer? Some of us need a minute even when blood cancer wasn't in...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesWork & EmploymentCopingTips & Advice
DO You have trouble with people saying 'OMG, YOU DONT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE CANCER"I have been diagnosed with Leukemia since 2012. It was REALLY hard at the beginning, mental, physically, emotionally. I am still on medication for it. When i tell people ...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCopingDiagnosisLeukemia
Is there a good that helped you with your blood cancer diagnosis?I have read several books that have provided motivation during the last 17 years since my initial blood cancer diagnosis. Which ones have helped you?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAwareness
FeaturedChemo Prep Tips What are your burning questions or best practices to share about prepping for chemotherapy?...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCopingSide EffectsTreatment
Sensible ChoicesHave you found yourself making many life choices outside of your condition, that make you struggle with should you or shouldn't you? Did you have a cocktail here and there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Block or CopeA diagnosis is some serious business and a lot to get through in processing. How do or have you processed it all and everything that is entailed? Have you blocked...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Combatting Outside OpinionsHow do you deal with unsolicited opinions when it comes to your health, and not through noted resources (doctors)? Does it hinder your opinion to overshare how you're really doing?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & Family